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Does anyone know if, in pursuing this idea via Kickstarter, I were to put such a book together, would a legal release be required from Gibson? I would essentially be taking exceptional eye candy...

Goaty76,
True...well said. In hindsight, I meant that Loar, unlike Leo Fender (or Orville Gibson), made many significant instrument changes for a company that wasn't his from the get-go. The...

I have a Lloyd Loar question regarding the corporate dynamic at Gibson at the time of his tenure.

Here we go...

The changes he made to the mandolin, more inline with violin principles -...

Anyone know the whereabouts of this one (or photos)?

Signed by Lloyd Loar March 16, 1923 manufacture date. 1923 shipment date, according to Spann's Guide to Gibson
Mandolin, Style F5
Serial...

With Kickstarter, I'm thinking there would be funding in two stages: First for fundraising for the Loarfest event where photos could be taken at one location (premium's could include free event...

Chinery and Tsumura had the bucks and their own collections. Two huge hurdles eliminated - and beautiful book results. Appreciate everyone's input. I will also reach out to Rachel F. at Fretboard...

Heck, hire an up and coming photographer who specializes in fixed objects - hold an event at a proper venue (a high end retail location - Rudy's SOHO runs events like this and has a beautiful...

Mandolin Brothers in Staten Island seems like a great East Coast location to hold a Loar-fest/photo shoot opportunity for 20+ Loars. Great close-up photos of the wood grain, the rare one-piece...

I just saw this thread and definitely want to keep the "dream" alive. I envision this coffee table book like "The Art of PRS" book, in terms of beautiful photos, paper quality and print - in limited...

Has anyone on this thread, or the cafe in general ever played one of the Gibson MB-3 Mandolin Banjo (or banjo mando?) from the '20s? Love to hear how they sound and if this odd-bird can fly.

Rich, Yours is one of my all time favorites - the red and checkerboard binding! Stunning! Can't beat it. I'd love your thoughts on how it sounds. Does it have 3 or 4 side ports (is there a 4th...

Jim,

Agreed - the checkerboard binding/purfling on his instruments is eye-candy in and of itself. There's another cafe member "RichM" who's got a red beauty of a Beardsell with the checkerboard...

Thanks for the kind word y'all. Jim, your question was my indeed my exact question several years ago. I had played many traditional F's at Mandolin Brothers and lots of instrument shows (I'm...

Together at last (after some work on the little 'bro). '03 "Hawk" 3-course 'zouk by Stephen Owsley Smith and an early (circa '99) oval hole mandolin with 4 side ports by Allan Beardsell. Holidays...

Thanks for everone's input. Your help ensured the job went perfectly! The cafe is second to none!

Thanks Timmando - very much appreciate the info. It does not have a radiused fretboard.

If I am looking to shave a very small amount off the top of a bridge saddle, about 1/8mm (on a non-adjustable bridge) to reduce action at the higher frets ever so slightly, what will the resulting...

I have it in the key of G currently. My sense is that is the most common key it is played in.

I'm trying to find the tab or notation for this tune in key of D. Before I transpose from another key, figured I'd see if anyone has it and can post or send my way. Appreciate.

I started this thread for guidance on an issue of neck heel separation. I don't believe there was any issue in my mind about the luthier and his fine work. I am still ecstatic to have acquired this...

Paul, certainly not my intent to disrespect anyone with my post. My apologies if it came across in "bad taste". I am not an active poster and when I do, it's only for education on a topic. In this...

Here's another pic from the side.
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It appears that the neck heel is pulling away from the body of my mandolin. The action is now high and not comfortable at all. I live in the NYC/Northern NJ area and would love if any folks here...

So, I'm practicing my arsenal of bluegrass standards and I check out YouTube and watch Sam Bush, Siera Hull, Adam Steffey and other masters picking these same tunes (double stops and all) at blazing...

Thank you for that detailed reply. Thanks to everyone who replied (Corgi too). I am no longer confusingly confused. Once again, the Cafe has offered insight found nowhere else!